Portret van een onbekende man 1829

Michel Mourot's "Portret van een onbekende man" (1829) is a lithograph depicting the bust of an unidentified man. The lithograph, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a sense of realism through the artist’s meticulous rendering of the subject’s features, including his curly hair and the intricate folds of his clothing. The subject's identity remains a mystery, adding a layer of intrigue to the piece. Mourot's work serves as a testament to the precision and expressive power of the lithographic technique, which flourished in the 19th century.